WordPress Training: Beginner

Learn to build and manage your own website in this two-day Beginner WordPress course. Explore installation, setup, themes, plugins, and SEO essentials to create a professional online presence. Book your place today and start your WordPress journey.

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Course Overview

The WordPress Beginner course is a practical two-day introduction designed to help you create and manage a fully functional website from the ground up. Whether you’re a small-business owner, marketer, or creative professional, this course provides the hands-on experience you need to confidently bring your ideas online without any coding experience.

You’ll start by learning how to install and configure WordPress, navigate the Dashboard, and adjust essential settings to suit your goals. From there, you’ll explore how to create and manage pages, posts, menus, and media, giving you the building blocks of a complete website. You’ll also learn to choose and customise a theme, ensuring your site looks professional and reflects your brand identity.

Throughout the course, you’ll work with essential plugins to extend functionality and improve your site’s performance. We’ll also introduce basic search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques to help your site appear higher on Google and attract more visitors.

Delivered in small groups at our Canary Wharf training centre or live online, this course combines instructor-led demonstrations with guided practical exercises. By the end of the two days, you’ll have built your own website and gained the confidence to manage, update, and grow it effectively.

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Dates

Next course starts on:21 Dec 2026

Beginner Level

2 consecutive days
21 Dec 2026
If the training dates listed here don't suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a tailored training course for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the course. To find more about our Tailored Training courses,
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Course Outline

Here is what you will learn on this WordPress course in more detail. Click the topics below to explore what is covered in each section.

What’s Included in Your Course

Every Docklands Media course comes with a range of added benefits to support your learning at no extra cost.

Course Certification

Course Certification

Receive an official certificate of completion to validate your training. Ideal for portfolios, CVs, or proving your skills in WordPress.

Lifetime Support

Lifetime Support

Access our email and phone support for a lifetime. Contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your WordPress course.

Free Course Retake

Free Course Retake

Need a refresher? Retake the same WordPress course for free within 24 months. A great way to solidify your learning or get up to speed with new software updates.

Course Materials & Videos

Course Materials & Videos

Receive training notes, project files, and 7-day access to instructor-led video tutorials. Perfect for reinforcing key lessons and practising at your own pace.

Offers & Discounts

We're committed to providing the best training experience possible. That's why we offer a range of discounts and flexible payment options to make your WordPress course more accessible and affordable.

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Get discounted rates when booking for two or more people, or if you're enrolling from a charity. Save 5–15% depending on your group size or institution type.

Early Bird Discount

Early Bird Discount

Book your WordPress course at least three months in advance and get 10% off. Secure your place early and save on top-quality creative training.

Money-Back Guarantee

Money-Back Guarantee

If you're not fully satisfied on the first day of your WordPress course, let us know. We'll do our best to make it right—or refund you in full. No hassle, no risk.

Instalment Plans

Instalment Plans

Spread the cost of your training over 3, 6, or 12 months. Our instalment plans help make creative learning more accessible, with interest rates as low as 5%.

Meet Your Instructor

Tareq Fadel

Tareq Fadel

Tareq is a fantastic web designer, programmer and an Adobe Certified Expert in al things web. He has helped thousands of people to learn how to program in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and XML.

Testimonials

Hear directly from professionals and teams who’ve trained with us, sharing their experiences and the impact our training has had on their creative journeys.

Very useful introduction course

I found the WordPress Introduction course very useful. It covered key aspects such as posts, pages, menus, plugins, and basic theme customisation. The hands-on exercises made it easy to put the skills into practice immediately.

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Rachel KendrickDigital Marketing Assistant

Concise yet thorough

The course was concise yet thorough. I learned how to navigate the dashboard, manage content, and apply simple customisation. The exercises helped me feel confident creating and updating my own website.

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Stephen RothwellSmall Business Owner

Clear WordPress fundamentals

This course gave me a clear understanding of WordPress fundamentals. I practised creating posts, pages, and menus, and learned how to customise a theme. It's a practical introduction for anyone new to WordPress.

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Ophelia GrantContent Manager

Appreciated the hands-on format

I really appreciated the hands-on format of this WordPress Introduction course. I learned essential skills like creating pages, managing content, and customising themes. By the end, I felt confident to manage my own site.

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Sofia PetrouFreelancer

Practical knowledge to apply immediately

The one-day WordPress course provided practical knowledge I could apply immediately. I learned to create and edit posts, customise menus, and use plugins. The structured approach and exercises made it easy to follow and retain.

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Harriet CaldwellMarketing Executive

Solid introduction in just one day

This course gave me a solid introduction to WordPress in just one day. I learned dashboard navigation, content creation, and basic theme adjustments. The practical exercises helped me quickly build confidence in managing a website.

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Miles WithersEntrepreneur

Very approachable WordPress course

I found the WordPress Introduction course very approachable. It covered key tasks such as creating pages, posts, and menus, plus using plugins and basic customisation. The hands-on exercises made it easy to apply what I learned.

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Felicity GrovesDigital Marketing Assistant

Clear introduction to WordPress basics

The course provided a clear introduction to WordPress basics. I learned about pages, posts, menus, plugins, and themes. The exercises were practical, and I left feeling confident to manage my own website.

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Dexter ConnollySmall Business Owner

Highly useful one-day course

I found the one-day WordPress course highly useful. I learned how to create posts and pages, manage menus, and adjust themes. The hands-on approach helped me retain the knowledge and gave me confidence to manage websites.

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Camilla WinfieldContent Strategist

Well-structured and practical

This WordPress Introduction course was well-structured and practical. I gained skills in page creation, content management, and basic theme customisation. The exercises reinforced my learning and made the concepts easy to apply.

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Toby FairchildMarketing Coordinator

Great combination of explanation and practice

I enjoyed this course because it combined explanation with hands-on practice. I learned to navigate WordPress, manage content, and use plugins effectively. By the end, I could confidently set up and maintain a basic website.

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Sophie WilliamsFreelance Writer

Concise yet thorough introduction

The one-day course provided a concise yet thorough introduction to WordPress. I learned how to create pages, manage posts, and customise a theme. The practical exercises were engaging and helped me understand the platform quickly.

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Elliot HargreavesDigital Marketing Assistant

Very useful WordPress introduction

I found the WordPress Introduction course very useful. The instructor explained the dashboard, themes, and plugins clearly, and the exercises helped me practise creating and editing pages. It's a solid starting point for anyone new to WordPress.

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Issy TrentContent Manager

Clear understanding of WordPress fundamentals

This course gave me a clear understanding of WordPress fundamentals. I learned to set up a site, manage content, and use essential plugins. The one-day format was efficient, and I came away with skills I could immediately put into practice.

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Ronan FletcherSmall Business Owner

Very practical and easy to follow

The One-Day WordPress Introduction course was very practical and easy to follow. I learned how to navigate the dashboard, create posts and pages, and customise themes. The hands-on exercises helped me apply what I learned immediately, and I feel much more confident managing a website now.

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Clara WinslowMarketing Executive

Clients

As well as creative individuals, we are also the preferred training provider for some of the most successful global brands and organisations.

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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
4
Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free

FAQs

Just a few of the common questions asked by our students.

  • No. The course is designed for complete beginners through to advanced users. You’ll start with installation and configuration and progress to development, customisation, SEO and security.

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Contact us today to learn more about our courses and how we can help you achieve your creative goals.

Docklands Media’s WordPress Beginner course is ideal for anyone who wants to build a website or blog from scratch and gain a clear, practical understanding of how WordPress works. Designed for complete beginners, this hands-on course guides you through the core features of WordPress in a structured and approachable way, making it easy to get started even with no prior experience.

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